Events: Banky W Stages R&BW – The Grand Love Concert

Banky W is throwing another Lagos party. And this time, it’s for the release of his hugely anticipated genre-defining, industry-shaking album R&BW. The singer, songwriter and businessman has spent the last few years grooming protégées like Wizkid, Skales and Niyola; running the EME label- currently unarguably Nigeria’s number one music powerhouse.

Now, W is all ready to present his new body of work to millions of fans around the world. And he’s setting it off with an intimate concert this Valentine. EME has announced plans for the R&BW: “The Grand Love” Concert, saying, in a statement released this morning, that the concert will hold at The Civic Centre on Ozumba Mbadiwe in Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday, February 15, 2013.

 

It’s just about two months after the massive Baddest Concert, featuring Banky and his label mates. The singer says he’s ready again, to treat fans to the kind of special performance they won’t get anywhere else.

 

And he’s joined by some of R&B’s biggest names, including Wande Coal, Darey, Tiwa Savage, Bez, Blacky and Faze. Other star performers, according to EME, include Lynxxx, Sound Sultan, Jahfizz, Iyanya, Praiz, Omawumi, Waje, J Martins, May D, Chidinma and many more to be announced.

 

EME homeboys Wizkid, Skales, DJ Xclusive, and Shaydee are also on the bill, as well as first lady Niyola with special guests appearance by Don Jazzy and Yvonne Nelson as well as other special surprises.

 

Banky W took time off finalizing the album, and rehearsing for the concert, to speak with journalists on Wednesday, saying he ‘can’t wait to present this beautiful album’. ‘This is the year of R&BW’, he says, adding that the Civic Centre concert is ‘one of many events’ that’ll mark the arrival of the long awaited album.

Gossip & Gists: Knorr Taste Quest Episode 3 – Ngozy, First Evictee

KTQ has finally had its first eviction of the show, and sadly, it was Ngozy Obasa, the funky mother of four who got the chop. This week they were given Breadfruit, Okro, Ginger and Chicken Livers, as the compulsory ingredients to work with, although they could get supporting ingredients from their pantry.  Abeg, who knows breadfruit before, and what can you cook with it?  Well, the contestants were still very creative with the ingredients, and came out with interesting looking dishes, even head judge; Dr Robert said so, although he also complained that most of them overcooked the chicken livers.

At the end of it all, Ngozy who made ofe ntata which she called “chop chop” soup got evicted and Lalu, the Asian chef won the task, and was given a microwave oven.
Hmmn, I wonder what the judges have in store for the contestants in the next episode. Previously, it was Cocoyam and Catfish and this week was Breadfruit and Okro, I just hope it’s something I’m familiar with, let me try and cook it too. LoL!

In case you’ve not been following it, Knorr Taste Quest or KTQ is showing on the following stations; Silverbird on Saturdays at 8.00pm, AIT on Sundays at 5.00pm, Galaxy on Sundays at 8.00pm, E-Stars (Startimes) on Sundays at 7.30pm and OnTV on Sundays at 6.30pm. You can also watch previous episodes or download some of the recipes used, also watch out for the questions after the show to win cool prizes.

Gossip & Gists: Flavour Gets LR 3 From His Marketer Obaino, Gives Car To His Mum

Flavour Na’bania recently got an LR 3 from his marketer Obaino for the success of his previous album before the new one and Flavour gave the brand new car to his mum.

Videos: I-Ma Premiers New Video – BETTA

I-ma is a unique music artiste with a style that is quite avant garde. The confidence she puts on clearly shows that she is one act that is bound to keep her music within her own parameters.

In an age when people are easily influenced by dominant genres, I-ma seamlessly keeps true to her style with no pretense.

This video is a follow-up to her previously released single of the same title and is of top notch quality. one thing that caught our attention is her attention to details and her desire to glorify God. Last December, she hosted an exclusive Poolside Praise Party in her home base and the event had a lot of youths in attendance. She is committed to youth ministry through her music and activities so we resolved to give her cause a hand.

I-ma is an  Akwa Ibom State born gospel singer and gospel entertainer that fluidly sings the praises of God through different genres of music.  Her passion for youth ministry drove her into using every available means for the propogation of the gospel. Here, we premier a single from her titled “Better”. Its delivered in pidgin and we implore you to listen keenly to ist second verse.

 

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